| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $45.91 | 7.107% | $49.1728 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.83 | 12.615% | $21.2054 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.25 | 4.664% | $147.8379 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.45 | 11.503% | $140.9955 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.66 | 6.398% | $260.3133 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.65 | 3.371% | $178.47 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.49 | 9.670% | $254.9718 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.24 | $1,052.9667 | $1,052.97 | $1,052.90 | $1,053.00 | |